Sometimes, when making a 3D printed object, plastic just isn’t enough. Probably the most common addition to our prints is the ubiquitous brass threaded inset, which has proven its worth time and again ...

This article was updated May 25, 2023. It was originally published Nov. 17, 2009. To put hard, durable threaded holes in plastics, engineers often specify threaded metal inserts that will securely ...

Threaded inserts are not new to 3D People, but the ability to configure them at the point of quotation marks a significant ...

There’s a trick in the world of plastic enclosures. The threaded insert is a small cylinder of metal with threads on the inside and a rough edge on the outside. To make a plastic part with a hole for ...

Spirol’s yoyo puck assembly station was a crowd pleaser for nostalgic players visiting their booth at MD&M West 2026. It was also a great way to lure the crowds to observe demonstrations based on ...

Fully automated threaded insert installation significantly improves high-volume fabrication of assemblies produced from aluminum, magnesium, and more. In addition to the superior strength, sealing ...